Effects of Positive Drug Testing Results. 1. Any employee receiving his or her first verified positive test for a controlled substance will be referred to Human Resources, and will be subject to mandatory administrative action including referral to the SAP, and one (1) day leave without pay. A second positive test indicating drugs and/or alcohol will result in termination of employment. 2. Any employee receiving his or her first verified positive test for illegally used drugs, i.e., prescription medication or over-the-counter medication, shall be referred to Human Resources and will be subject to mandatory administrative action including referral to the SAP, and to one (1) day leave without pay. A second positive test indicating drugs and/or alcohol will result in termination of employment. 3. Successful completion of any rehabilitation recommended will be a condition of continued employment. a. The cost of rehabilitation will be the responsibility of the employee. b. Employees may be allowed to use accrued leave (▇▇▇▇ leave followed by vacation and/or compensatory leave) to complete rehabilitation until such leave is exhausted, at which time the employee may be allowed to go on unpaid leave. c. The employee remains responsible for successful completion of the SAP designated treatment program, and assertions regarding the effectiveness of a program shall not constitute either an acceptable explanation or excuse for continuing to misuse alcohol and/or drugs or a defense to disciplinary action if the employee does not complete treatment. 4. The City may initiate action to terminate an employee for refusing to obtain and complete counseling or rehabilitation through an SAP or a state licensed facility as recommended by SAP. 5. The employee must have a negative test result before returning to work. 6. The employee shall be subject to a return-to-duty agreement. 7. Following a verified positive test and after returning to duty, the employee will be subject to unannounced testing for a period of time determined by the SAP.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Effects of Positive Drug Testing Results. 1. Any employee receiving his or her first verified positive test for a controlled substance will be referred to Human Resources, and will be subject to mandatory administrative action including referral to the SAP, and one (1) day leave without pay. A second positive test indicating drugs and/or alcohol will result in termination of employment.
2. Any employee receiving his or her first verified positive test for illegally used drugs, i.e., prescription medication or over-the-counter medication, shall be referred to Human Resources and will be subject to mandatory administrative action including referral to the SAP, and to one (1) day leave without pay. A second positive test indicating drugs and/or alcohol will result in termination of employment.
3. Successful completion of any rehabilitation recommended will be a condition of continued employment.
a. The cost of rehabilitation will be the responsibility of the employee.
b. Employees may be allowed to use accrued leave (▇▇▇▇ Sick leave followed by vacation and/or compensatory leave) to complete rehabilitation until such leave is exhausted, at which time the employee may be allowed to go on unpaid leave.
c. The employee remains responsible for successful completion of the SAP designated treatment program, and assertions regarding the effectiveness of a program shall not constitute either an acceptable explanation or excuse for continuing to misuse alcohol and/or drugs or a defense to disciplinary action if the employee does not complete treatment.
4. The City may initiate action to terminate an employee for refusing to obtain and complete counseling or rehabilitation through an SAP or a state licensed facility as recommended by SAP.
5. The employee must have a negative test result before returning to work.
6. The employee shall be subject to a return-to-duty agreement.
7. Following a verified positive test and after returning to duty, the employee will be subject to unannounced testing for a period of time determined by the SAP.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement